Hodges v. State

Marshall, Chief Justice.

Herbert Hodges appeals his conviction of the malice murder of Douglas Singleton, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment, as well as his conviction of the possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, for which he received a five-year sentence, to be served consecutively. We affirm.

Hodges, a cab driver, picked up Singleton and two females; he subsequently delivered the women to their destination. He then drove Singleton to a package store, where the latter purchased a beer and was offered a ride by friends. A dispute arose between Singleton and…